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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 724.08 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 724.08 and 300.60 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 724.08 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/724.08 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 724.08 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 217,658.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,658.45/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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